The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area Driveline Saginaw 3 speed OD into 1942 3/4 ton

I agree that the shift kit is VERY rare for this 3 speed. However, I found one, and it's on the way. Unfortunately, if I do not use this transmission, I'll have to return it or sell it on. After much measuring, figuring, photographing, and research on the internet, I've basically decided to abandon the SM319 swap, and just go with an 1984-92 S10 T5. It's more supportable, and I can buy a simple adapter plate to mount it to my 42 bell housing, with no mods. Because I was building something that was "period correct", I wanted to try to stay with a trans available between the 50s and 70s. However, it's becoming obvious that doing so will actually require more modifications to the truck than going with the T5. The T5 allows me to use a "bolt in" solution, and put every OE drivetrain component on the shelf, for a future restoration to factory configuration, if that ever becomes desirable down the road. I never did like cutting on these old vehicles.